2008 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1992 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Civic | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3594 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |